Belgium visa requirements for Malagasys

The Belgian tourist visa is issued to Malagasy travelling for vacation, leisure or relaxation purposes.

Bearers of this visa can meet up with friends and relatives in Belgium.

If the purpose of the applicant's visit is to meet up with a relative or friend, the applicant will require a letter of invitation.

The letter should contain full details about the applicant host in Belgium clearly stating their contact address and a valid means of identification.

Applicant should be in possession of a valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months from the proposed date of travel should be submitted.

The tourist visa has a validity of 90 days.

A letter from the applicant employer stating their awareness of the applicants leave and duration granted.

Applicants are to submit a valid Schengen- approved travel insurance with a coverage of €30,000 for medical insurance.

Proof of applicants' clean criminal record should be submitted.

Proof of financial sufficiency that covers the applicant's duration of stay should be submitted.

Proof of hotel reservation or accommodation should be submitted.

Proof of incentive of returning to home country at the expiration of the applicant's visa should be submitted.

Proof of payment of visa application fees is required.

Applicants travelling with minors are to submit a copy of the minors birth certificate alongside a letter of consent from one or both parents.

Malagasy with the intention of carrying out business activities in Belgium are the applicants of this visa.

With this visa, you can meet up with partners in Belgium to negotiate and sign business contracts.

Applicants should be in possession of a passport with a minimum validity of 6 months from the proposed date of travel should be submitted.

If the applicant is employed, a letter from his employer would be required. The letter should state their awareness of the applicant leave and duration granted.

A letter from the host company in Belgium should be submitted. The letter should clearly state the nature of business to be conducted and the duration.

If the host company will be financially responsible for the applicant it should be clearly stated in their letter.

Letters submitted to the embassy should be translated to either Dutch, French or German.

Photocopy of memorandum and article of association of the Belgian company should be submitted. A copy of the business registration and trade licence should be submitted as well.

If the applicant is a private business owner, a copy of their certificate of business registration should be submitted.

A copy of their Income Tax Return for the last 6 months should be submitted.

Non-Malagasy are to provide a valid residency permit.

Applicants should be in possession of a valid travel medical insurance with a minimum value of 30,000 euros.

Proof of previous business relationship with the Belgian company is also needed for this visa application.

Proof of financial sufficiency that covers the applicants duration of stay should be submitted.

Proof of hotel reservation or accommodation should be submitted.

Proof of incentive that shows that the applicants have the incentive of returning to his country at the expiration of their visa should be submitted.

Proof of paid visa application fee should be submitted.

Malagasy with the intention of studying in any of the institutions in Belgium are the recipients of the Belgian students' visa.

Applicants should ensure that they have been offered admission into an institute of learning in Belgium before initiating this process.

Applicants intending to study will be required to apply for a long-stay visa

All documents submitted for this visa application must contain original and 2 clear photocopies for application.

Applicants should be in possession of a valid international passport.

A duly signed a completed visa application form should be submitted.

Applicant offer of admission should be submitted.

The letter should clearly state the course of study and duration of study.

Transcripts and certificates from previously attended institutions that qualified the applicant for the course should be submitted.

If the transcripts do not match the criteria for such a course, the applicant might be denied the visa.

All documents submitted for this visa application must contain original and 2 clear photocopies for application.

Applicants show proof of a valid travel health insurance with a minimum value of 30,000 euros.

Proof of medical fitness that shows that the applicant is free from all forms of communicable diseases should be submitted.

An enrollment certificate allowing attendance of courses in Belgium is required.

Proof of part or full payment of tuition fee should be submitted.

Proof of financial sufficiency that covers the applicant's duration of stay.

Malagasy on the student’s visa are allowed to work part-time when school is in section and full time when schools are on break.

This visa can be extended to cover the duration of your study in the country.

Applicants below 18 years are to submit a copy of their birth certificate alongside a letter of consent from one or both parents.

Malagasy intending to make a stopover at Belgium can do so with this visa.

Bearers of this visa can transit through Belgium to their destination country.

Applicants should be in possession of visas and travel passes of destination country.

Applicants flight itinerary in and out of Belgium should be provided.

Applicants below 18 years are to submit a copy of their original birth certificate alongside a letter of consent from one or both parents.

Proof of payment of paid visa application fee should be submitted.

You are not allowed to study while you are in the country.

The visa is valid for 24 hours.

There is no extension to the transit visa.